As preseason practice opens Wednesday, here are five storylines worth watching as the Coyotes begin preparing for the fall season. USD quarterbacks Jackson Proctor (left) and Nevan Cremascoli (right) throw passes during practice on April 3, 2026 at the DakotaDome. There is no bigger storyline for USD entering fall camp than the battle to replace Bouman. For the first time since 2022, there is genuine uncertainty surrounding who will take the first snap of the season for the Coyotes. He has also spent the last few seasons working with Vitzthum, who served as USD's quarterbacks coach before being elevated to head coach.